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The slow progression is what I like the most about trip-hop. Watch (and, more importantly, listen) this slowly progressing into something magical: Tambolero – Panga Nebula from PANGA NÉBULA on Vimeo. These guys have more videos posted, and they’re all good, check them out.

Who is this young lady?! Why does she sound like she was born in the late 60’s? Making chill beats like she doesn’t care. The entire album is pretty damn great, check out this track as a representative sample while I’m getting around to writing a proper review (sigh): Preview and buy the album here:...

A great, dark and very well-acted music video (a short film, basically) for a single from Nate Connelly‘s debut album just released on Blind Colour label. Follow Nate Connelly at www.nateconnelly.com. Directed by Tim Porter.

The last one for today. And again, not European! Well, it’s from Seattle, which to me is like America’s Europe. So much electronica and hip/hop greatness there. This one is definitely hip-hop, I liked the “riddim”, very catchy, and damn, Paradame is a hotty (sorry, just had to say that)! Visit her website at paradame.com...

Here’s a strange one from Alarke. Definitely an interesting sound (I like the “twist” at the last minute of the track). More info at alarke.com. Directed by Ellie Lotan. Alarke – Angel [Official Music Video] from Alarke Music on Vimeo.

I know Parov Stelar doesn’t really “fit the profile” or whatever, but his/their music is different and great, and I just know many fans of trippy electronica swing that way (pun intended) when they want something upbeat. And fuck “profiles” anyway! This tour documentary looks really fun, and it’s free from Parov Stelar website.

Allow me introduce the person who was able to bring trippin’ the rift back to life – Josh Furey. His new album Petals is coming out this Friday, and trippin’ the rift grabbed a few minutes of of his busy pre-release schedule to talk about him and his music. tipkin – Hi Josh! Since this...